Jiayuguan City 嘉峪關市 is a modern city in northwestern China's Gansu Province, located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor. It developed around Jiayuguan Pass (or Jiayu Pass 嘉峪關), the western terminus of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, and has long served as a strategic gateway between central China and Central Asia. Today, the city is known for its blend of history and industry, with steel manufacturing playing a major role in its economy alongside a growing tourism sector. Visitors come to explore the majestic Jiayuguan Fortress, nearby sections of the Great Wall, and the dramatic desert landscapes that once formed a vital link on the ancient Silk Road.